Did you know? J.K. Rowling / Sabias que? J.K. Rowling

 

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Did you know? J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling lived with her sister while she was completing the first book of Harry Potter. She was struggling to get by financially as she was unemployed and a single mother.

The idea of the Dementors is based on Rowling's experiences of clinical depression in her 20s. Rowling's depression even went so far as to consider suicide in those early days.

She has the same birthday as Harry Potter. For those of you wondering, the date is 31st July.

Her first Harry Potter manuscript was rejected by 12 publishers. Bloomsbury, the publishing house that eventually published her first Harry Potter story, was a small indie publisher back in the 90s.

She is a philanthropist and has donated millions to different charities and organisations. In 2009, she donated the proceeds of the two Potter companion books to Comic Relief  — a total estimated at over £17 million and counting.

Rowling was a producer for most of the film adaptations of her book. Initially she was only a consultant for the film scripts.

Words related to the world of literature / Palabras relacionadas con el mundo de la literatura

 

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Words related to the world of literature

Abibliophobia: Irrational fear of being without books. Many people feel it when they cannot get a much-desired book, or they leave a book forgotten in a hotel.

Bibliobulimic: Someone who reads too much.

Bibliographer: A person who knows about books, especially old ones, dedicated to locating them and writing about them.

Bibliopola: It is the person who is dedicated to selling books, a bookseller, book dealer.

Bibliomancy. Form of divination that consists of opening a book to a random page and interpreting what is said there.

Bibliophile: A person who is fond of books, especially rare editions. It is a form of collecting both for its physical beauty and the content.

Bibliognosta: With Latin roots. Its meaning is someone who knows the smallest details about the publication of a book such as the number of editions, its dates and places of printing or who printed it.

Bibliokleptomania: Like kleptomania, subjects that tend to take an object that doesn't belong to them, in this case, books.

Did you know? Edgar Allan Poe / Sabias que? Edgar Allan Poe

 

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 Did you know?  Edgar Allan Poe

His birth name was Edgar Poe, but when he was three, his parents died, and he was adopted by Virginia businessman John Allan, who renamed the kid Edgar Allan Poe.

Poe was an accomplished boxer, long jumper, rower, and swimmer. He held a local record for swimming seven miles against the current up the James River in Richmond, Virginia.

For decades, he worked as a freelancer. He edited poetry anthologies, worked as a literary critic, wrote a textbook, and published works of scientific theory.

He Published His First Book At the age of 18 years old.

In 1849, he disappeared for five days. When Edgar was found by a friend, he was in a confused and incoherent state, desperate for medical attention. Four days later, he died, having never regained lucidity and after calling out the name “Reynolds” multiple times hours before he died.

Poe joined the United States Army as a private in 1827. He enlisted in the First Regiment of Artillery and moved up the ranks to Sergeant Major for Artillery, having impressed his superiors in only two years.

Edgar Was The First American Professional Writer.

He Married His 13-Year-Old Cousin, While it was common for first cousins to marry, it was less common for them to have a 14-year age gap because Poe was 27 when they married.

In the winter of 1847, Poe's wife, Virginia, died of tuberculosis. She was 24. He never recovered from her death; many of Poe's stories and poems about dying and dead women were written during the period of Virginia's illness.

Edgar Allan Poe's 1841 story The Murders in the Rue Morgue is known as the first detective fiction story.

What is fanfiction? / Que es ficción de fans?

 

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What is fanfiction?

Fanfiction, also called fanfics, are fiction stories written by fans of a particular work. That original work can be anything: a book, TV show, movie, video game, even a gaming podcast. People write fan fiction because they are big fans of their chosen story, and want to create more of it.
People say it's a great way to get started with writing, because a lot of the work has been done for you. Characters, settings and plots are already there to be customised, changed and adapted.
This tecnique has encountered problems with intellectual property law due to usage of copyrighted characters without the original creator or copyright owner's consent. While many authors (for example, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling, D.J. MacHale, Stephenie Meyer, and Terry Pratchett) do not take issue with authors of derivative works, a number of authors do. They may request that fan-fiction archival sites remove and ban any pieces of fan fiction based on their original works. “City of Bones” by Cassandra Clare is inspired by “Harry Potter.” “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood is inspired by “Star Wars.” “Beautiful Bastard” by Christina Lauren is inspired by “Twilight.” “We'd Know by Then” by Kirsten Bohling is inspired by “Star Wars.” But Disney's copyrighted material, such as fan fiction, remixes, or adaptations, without obtaining permission, can be considered copyright infringement. This can also include creating new stories or characters within Disney World without authorisation.

Did you know? Agatha Christie / Sabias que? Agatha Christie

 

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Did you know? Agatha Christie

The first story she wrote was The House of Beauty back when she was young. She wrote it from the bed, bored, recovering from influenza.

She was a Trained Pharmacist. Before she became a successful author, Agatha Christie learned about poisons and drugs, which later proved useful in her writing. She even wrote some of her early mysteries while working in a hospital pharmacy during World War I.

When she published The Mysterious Affair at Styles, she was forced to use the spelling "coco" instead of "cocoa" due to the insistence of an editor.

Agatha Christie wrote over 30 plays during her lifetime. "The Mousetrap,” which premiered in London's West End in 1952, "Want to catch it?" and  "You’re in luck" are among the most famously known. She is also the only female playwright to have three productions running simultaneously in London's West End.

Miss Marple was inspired by her maternal grandmother and her friends.  

In her early years she didn’t go to school but was educated by her mother and a succession of governesses.

Categories / Categorias

 

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Lectiophile: is a Latin word that means "person who loves reading." They read many books and magazines, essays, blogs, and newspapers. The word is made up of two parts: Lectio which is Latin for reading, and phile, derived from the Greek word phílos which means beloved.

Bookworm: is an Elizabethan term, which comes from the English, and is a figurative term for a voracious reader of book content, sometimes used negatively to indicate reading too much. If you're a true bookworm, you'd rather spend Friday nights on the couch with a book than out at a party they are persons unusually devoted to reading and study.

Leseratte: Lesen means to read and Ratte means rat. So directly translated, Leseratte means “reading rat”. It's a person who loves to read but, in distinction from a bookworm, it does not imply a lack of interests outside of books. The colloquial term originated in the late 19th century and has been used ever since. Rats were considered voracious creatures and people who “devoured” books without end were thus compared to rats.

Librocubicularist: comes from Latin, a person who reads while in bed.

Tsundok: a Japanese practice of purchasing a lot of books — usually more than one can read; also referred to as bibliomania. Normally it's the phenomenon of acquiring reading materials but letting them pile up in one's home without reading them. Some people look for help because they see it as a disease.

About me / Sobre mí

 

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About me

One of the things that is most difficult for me to write about is my own life. I really prefer to remain anonymous, for that reason also, the short novella that I'm writing I will publish under a pen name. Why? You may wonder. Because, in that way, it is easier to see who are the people really interested in the story and not the person. For the same reason, I will not say where I'm from. I am a 34-year-old woman, who enjoys a good coffee, a good band, and a good book. I like writing and drawing. I also love to learn about the authors of the books that are on the networks today. Each different answer shows how we connect. We all have a reason to write, a person who inspires us, a favorite author, even though the answers are different. For this reason I will also answer the same questions as the people who allowed me to interview them.

Why did I decide to start writing?
I had a clear idea, it was a short idea, but interesting. The first parts I wrote didn't even take up a page, but my partner told me that it had a future. Thanks to a push from him, I immersed myself in writing a somewhat gloomy and intriguing story.

What inspired my work?
More than anything, nightmares I've had.

On which internet pages will I share my work?
At the moment, I don't know. Goodreads probably, and then I'm not sure. I don't like using social networks. 

Difference between the different kinds of papers and covers / Diferencias entre los diferentes tipos de papel y tapas

 

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Difference between the different kinds of papers and covers

When you're going to print your book, it is good to know the difference between the different kinds of papers and covers available. I've made some research, since the topic appears in Discord, and here's what I've found:
The three main types of paper that you can use to print your book are:

1) White paper: it gives you a clarity for your images, but is not that good for reading due to the glare. It is also the most expensive one.

2) Cream paper: It's good for reading, not so good for images, and less expensive, but still pricey.

3) Ground wood paper: Good for reading, bad for color clarity, inexpensive.

I've also found on the internet guidelines to use when you are choosing the paper:

50# white offset is typically used for books that only have type.
60# white or natural offset is good for type and photos.
70# white offset is used when you want a little thicker paper.
80# gloss text is best used when you want your photos to look sharp and pop on the page.

What is Dithyramb? / Que es un Ditirambo?

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What is Dithyramb? 

Dithyramb is a short poem with irregular strain, a statement, or a piece of writing in an exalted, impassioned style, usually in praise of a particular subject. The word comes from the greek "dithyrambos," and it was the name for a wild and irregular poem honoring Dyonysus, the god of wine. 

The form was known as early as the 7th century bc in Greece, where an improvised lyric was sung by banqueters under the leadership of a man who, according to the poet Archilochus, was “wit-stricken by the thunderbolt of wine.”
 

In the 19th century and forward, dithyrambs appear frequently in classical music, as well in vocal as instrumental compositions. Dithyrambs are rare in English language literature, appearing more frequently in European literature.

Que es un Ditirambo?

Ditirambo es un poema breve con tono irregular, una declaración, o un escrito en un estilo exaltado y apasionado, generalmente en alabanza de un tema en particular. La palabra proviene del griego "ditirambos", y era el nombre de un poema salvaje e irregular en honor a Dionisio, el dios del vino. 

La forma se conocía ya en el siglo 7 a.c. en Grecia, donde los participantes del banquete cantaban una letra improvisada bajo el liderazgo de un hombre que, según el poeta Arquíloco, estaba “desconcertado por el rayo del vino”.
 

Interview with Mindy Killgrove / Entrevista a Mindy Killgrove

 Interview with Mindy Killgrove

 Mindy Killgrove lives in  Orlando, Florida, with her husband and three children. "We like being in the vacation capital of the world because we can go to theme parks or the beaches any time we like. We also enjoy venturing out and watching live music and sporting events. So, we love our town."

As always, I asked her why she decided to write?
I decided to become a writer because the stories have always just built in my head, then flowed naturally. Often, I create conversations between my characters and that might be the place where I start writing a book.

What inspires your work?
My inspiration comes from so many different places, but most often, I like to write about things I know well. One of my most recent trilogies featured a young woman who lived for playing softball. Anybody who knew me when I was growing up will see a lot of my own attributes reflected in that character. I'm a serious sort, as is Kate Kellner, and I wanted to convey how for some, myself included, there's a time when sports and being an athlete is the most important thing in the world.

On which internet pages do you share your work?
My eBooks are available through my website: www.mindykillgrove.com but they can also be purchased through Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. Some of my novels are also available as paperbacks, but those are exclusively found through Amazon.

Do you have a favorite writer?
My favorite author is Jane Austen, but I've also read a great deal of works by Agatha Christie and Gilbert Morris. I enjoy Austen's humor, Christie's characters with their wonderful idiosyncrasies, and the way Morris infuses his knowledge of the time period with his work.

Are you starting to write a new book in addition to the ones you have published?
The book I'm working on right now is entitled Majestically Married. It is the second book in the Kanedy Productions series. It follows the lives of the Kane siblings and this one features Jossalyn Kane.

Is there a book or poem that marked your life?
I think one of the books that changed my life was A Separate Peace by John Knowles. I still love it and recently re-read it, but it was one of those I recall reading in my youth and loving. Knowles captured the spirit of friendship and the way his characters would've behaved so well. I probably should review it every year because I adore the way he spins the tale so much.

What is a Fable? / Que es una fábula?

 

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What is a Fable?

The Fable's flourished in the Middle Ages, normaly they featur animals that behave and speak as human beings. A fable always ends with a ‘moral’. This is the lesson that is intended to be learnt through reading the story.
Fables are also tales of fantastic imagination, as they may feature legendary mythic creatures and beasts. Some of the earliest fables travelled down generations through the tradition of oral storytelling and often featured elements of fairy tales and folktales, as they were inspired by specific cultures in certain regions.
Krishna Dharma's Panchatantra (2004) is based on folk tales and fables from the Indian culture dating back to 200 BCE. Stuart Little, Horton Hears a Who! The Lion And The Mouse are really popular, but there are people who said that the most famous fable is The Hare And The Tortoise.
Normaly this kind of stories are short and simples and they teach that the morally good character is rewarded, while the morally bad character is punished.

Interview with Lydia Rodríguez Sánchez / Entrevista a Lydia Rodríguez Sánchez

Interview with Lydia Rodríguez Sánchez

I had the pleasure of being able to interview Mrs. Lydia Rodríguez Sánchez. A Spanish author from the province of Alicante. Lydia told me "During the time of adolescence and the first stage of youth, I liked to capture emotions, feelings. This hobby did not materialize, I mean that the written pages remained in drawers. 

    Due to work circumstances, I put this hobby aside. Retirement has given me enough time and maturity to be able to do what I was not able to do during my professional career. A year after the start of retirement, I felt the desire to write again. I started with short stories until, one day , I decided to write the short novel 'The Last Path'".

I asked her why she decided to write?
Well, as I mentioned, the desire was revived. I cannot conceive of having a passive attitude, on the contrary. Writing gives me vitality, horizon, goal. It makes me exercise my brain.

What inspires your work?
The environment, social issues, and nature.

On which internet pages do you share your work?
I use Instagram, Facebook, threads, goodreads. In the future I will surely join more networks.
I am also a member of the Objective Books Club.

Do you have a favorite writer?
Although there is more than one, I would highlight the French writer Jean Giono.

Are you starting to write a new book in addition to the ones you have published?
My second novel "That Autumn" is in the hands of a publisher for publication. I estimate that it will be published at the end of May.

Is there a book or poem that marked your life?
Yes. "Que ma joie demeure" by the aforementioned writer. For me it represents a song to life.

Is there any genre that you like the most?
Contemporary novel with a poetic touch and/or social themes.

Are you working on something now? Do you plan ahead your stories or do you sit and let your mind flow in the moment? (meaning are you a plotter or a pantser).
I am a mix between a planner and an improviser. I ripen the story in my mind. When I am clear about the central idea, the beginning and the end, then it is time to write. From that moment on, improvisation comes into play as the story progresses.

What is Bildungsroman? / Que es Bildungsroman?

 

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What is Bildungsroman?

Bildungsroman is a kind of novel that tell's the formative years of the main character, in particular, the character's psychological development and moral education. The plot of that kind of novel typically begins with the protagonist experiencing a life-changing event, often a significant tragedy or loss, during their formative years. The bildungsroman usually ends on a positive note, with the protagonist's foolish mistakes and painful disappointments over, and a life of usefulness ahead. Authors within this genre mainly focus on the moral and/or spiritual growth that occurs during the protagonist's formative years. While "coming-of-age" is sometimes considered synonymous with bildungsroman, they are not entirely interchangeable.